Musings
Are SBIR's Worth It?
SBIRs—Small Business Innovation Research grants—are a staple of the U.S. Government’s innovation ecosystem. But are they worth pursuing? With so much time, effort, and uncertainty involved, it’s a valid question. To find out, we built a SBIR Present Value Calculator to cut through the noise and make objective decisions. It factors in preparation costs, potential rewards, winning probabilities, and the workload post-award.